Name: Visitation for LARRY CHARLES BENNETT
Start: 2022-10-23T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-10-23T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Covington Memorial Funeral Home

LARRY CHARLES BENNETT, 71, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at home. Larry was the son of the late Merle and Martha Bennett. He graduated from North Side High School and earned his degree in history and teaching from University of St. Francis. Larry worked for 43 years at Parkview Hospital; where he impacted many lives. Larry enjoyed classic cars, cheering for the New York Yankees and IU basketball, and caring for his macaw parrot, Jimmy. He enjoyed a happy, peaceful retirement for nine years prior to his death. Larry is survived by his wife of 29 years, Jo; brother, Calvin (Vicki) Keokuk of Coldwater, Mich.; daughter, Cori (Don) Wyss; grandchildren, Andrew and Addison, both of Fort Wayne; nephews, Keith (Colleen) of Carmel, Ind., Kurt of Charles Town, W.Va.; niece, Corrie (Joe) Collins of Howe, Ind.; and a number of great nieces, great nephews and friends. Service is noon Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne (IN 46804). Visitation is from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial will follow service on Monday at Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be to Parkview NICU or University of Saint Francis.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Oct. 19, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for LARRY BENNETT

18 Entries

Mark C Scheumann

October 23, 2022

Cori and Family, So sorry for your loss. Sounds like Larry was a great man and will be missed by many.

Kevin Ferguson

October 23, 2022

So very saddened to learn of the passing of Larry. I first met Larry at Saint Francis as we were both in athletics; he with the baseball team and myself on the basketball team. We became great friends and were in fact roommates in a big farmhouse on Old Auburn Road; along with John Bloom, John Edmunds and Steve Snyder. To this day people refer to our outdoor parties, as to coin a phrase, legend... wait for it... dary! Our mutual love of sports cars, debates over sports teams and his infectious laugh that filled any room he was in will never be forgotten. Larry, you will be missed.

John Edmunds

October 22, 2022

Just learned of Larry's passing today, it brought back so many memories. We met at Parkview
South Unit where we both worked the night shift and we also knew each other at Saint Francis College. Larry had a sneaky sense of humor and could make you laugh at any time. We also became roommates in an Old Auburn Road farm house, many good times were had by all. Miss you Larry.

Dee Tennis

October 22, 2022

Larry was so great to work with.
When he retired he was greatly missed.
He helped so many people and so many neonates in his career. He did so with grace and determination.
Grateful to have known and worked with him.

Parkview Respiratory Family

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Diane McLeroth

October 20, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss.He was one of my mentors at Parkview for Resp Therapy...inthe 80s. I learned so much. He will be greatly missed! Diane Mc

Joel Secrest

October 20, 2022

I am deeply saddened to hear of Larry's passing. My heartfelt condolences to Larry's family and all his friends and former coworkers. He truly was one of the best of my colleagues all the years we worked together at the Parkview NICU. I am sure he will be continuing to root for his two favorite teams-IU and anyone playing Purdue! Larry, farewell and godspeed.

Ricky Fortman

October 20, 2022

Larry was a super nice guy and someone I always enjoyed getting report from....
Our occasional talk about classic automobile's was always uplifting. I will definitely miss Larry...

Elbert Starks

October 20, 2022

Condolences t the Bennett family. Larry was a joy to work with. I enjoyed talking about vehicles with him.

Yetta Bauer

October 19, 2022

So sorry to hear this. I remember Larry as such a laid back guy and very wise. He always told it how it was. He was a pleasure to work with. Love and prayers to all who loved him.

Greda Retcher

October 17, 2022

My condolences to Larry´s family. I am so sorry to hear of Larry´s passing. Larry was a co-worker and friend who taught me, `not to sweat the small stuff´. Larry also showed me the value of laughter. Larry´s humor could turn a difficult day at work into a tolerable day. Be at peace, Larry.

Patrick Riecke

October 17, 2022

My sympathy to you, Jo. Prayer for your comfort and peace.

Patrick Riecke

Glenn KINDUELL

October 15, 2022

Larry was a good friend for over 32 years. Worked with him until retirement . Then would go with him to lunch and car shows . Larry will be greatly missed

Donna Pond

October 14, 2022

Larry was a gentle soul with a brilliant smile, and great sense of humor. I enjoyed working with him.